BOMBAY HIGH COURT
N. J. JAMADAR, J
M.V.Lima V and Ors. – Appellant
Versus
Coastal Marine Construction and Engineering Ltd. – Respondent
| Table of Content |
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| 1. application to set aside ex-parte order. (Para 1 , 2 , 3 , 4 , 5 , 6 , 7) |
| 2. defendant's arguments contesting claim and arrest. (Para 8 , 9 , 10 , 11) |
| 3. plaintiff establishes prima facie case for arrest. (Para 12 , 13 , 14) |
| 4. uncontroverted facts regarding contract terms. (Para 15 , 16 , 17 , 18) |
| 5. discussion on the application of admiralty act. (Para 19 , 20 , 21 , 22) |
| 6. definition and importance of 'inland vessel'. (Para 23 , 25 , 26 , 27) |
| 7. registration does not determine vessel category. (Para 28 , 29) |
| 8. conditions under which admiralty act applies. (Para 30 , 31 , 32) |
| 9. onus of proof regarding vessel operation area. (Para 33 , 34 , 35) |
| 10. assessment of claims for hire and expenses. (Para 36 , 37) |
| 11. nature of claims and contract performance. (Para 38 , 39 , 43) |
| 12. plaintiff's right to simultaneously claim damages. (Para 40 , 41) |
| 13. evidence supporting performance claims. (Para 44 , 46) |
| 14. clarity on breakdown and operational expenses. (Para 47 , 48 , 49 , 50 , 51) |
| 15. entitlement to claimed amounts. (Para 53 , 54 , 55) |
| 16. final order regarding vessel release security. (Para 56 , 58) |
JUDGMENT :
1. Defendant Nos.1 to 3 have preferred this application to set aside
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